Sharp & Carter are proud to partner with a leading organisation undergoing exciting growth and transformation. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of a complex, high-volume function and lead a capable team through a period of optimisation and change.
The Opportunity
As Payroll Manager, you will oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a large and diverse workforce across multiple entities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence. You’ll lead a small but capable team that has capacity to grow, working collaboratively across HR, Finance and broader business functions to streamline processes and deliver continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a confident payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving efficiency and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a payroll team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- End-to-End Payroll Processing, Oversee timely and accurate processing of high-volume, multi-entity payrolls.
- Ensure Compliance and reporting adherence to relevant legislation, including PAYG, superannuation, and payroll tax.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, system integration, and automation.
- Support and manage audits and maintain robust internal controls.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Operations to deliver service excellence.
- Proven experience managing large, complex payrolls (800+ employees).
- Strong leadership skills with at least 2 years managing teams.
- Deep understanding of Australian payroll legislation and awards.
- Advanced Excel and payroll systems knowledge.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Supportive culture with flexibility as needed.
- Opportunity to influence and improve payroll operations in a changing environment.
- A key leadership role within a business that values innovation, collaboration, and people.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Amy Robertson on 0455 188 325 or email arobertson@sharpandcarter.com.au
